Bridge Pose

(Setu Bandhasana)

Benefits:
Physical: Strengthens neck and back; builds wrist flexibility; tones spine; opens chest, hips, and front of thighs
Emotional: Invigorating
Rx For: Intestinal function


1.    Lie on back, feet flat on floor, palms down.
2.    Lift hips and torso off the floor, pressing into palms and feet.
3.    Interlace hands and press shoulders and upper arms into the floor.
4.    Lift hips higher toward the ceiling.
5.    Hold 5 to 7 breaths.
6.    Lower glutes back to the floor, and separate arms.

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